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High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life
High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life | Tiffany Jenkins
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ElleMNOpe
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I follow Tiffany on social media & appreciated reading her story. She is not a professional author, so the writing is a little less polished than in a typical novel or ghostwritten memoir, but she provides a candid & humble peek into the life of an addict. Tiffany's story does definitely benefit from privilege. This does need to be acknowledged, but shouldn't devalue her addiction journey. I recommend the author narrated audio.

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lilpumpkin2.0
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May 30, 2022 SO... I finished the book. Are you proud? Jk... no need for an applause. This book was a page turner and a book one can read in one sitting. I mean I read it in 4 sittings but that is just me. I loved this book and it gave me a deep dive into an addict's life. 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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fredthemoose
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a compelling memoir about addiction and recovery. It‘s well written and was difficult to put down especially in the second half. Her story is wild. I don‘t doubt that it all happened, but much of the narrative was so detailed that I wondered how accurate the details and dialogue are, being based on months or years old memories from when she was actively using or in jail. That was a little distracting, but overall great book!

DrexEdit Thanks for the follow @fredthemoose! Welcome to Litsy! 🥳👍😊 3y
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TamTracy
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I‘ve followed Tiffany on social media for a while and think she‘s hysterical and uplifting. I loved hearing her story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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perfectsinner
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Just finished High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins
Wow, I've read some memoirs and addiction stories, but nothing like this one! An addict with a cop boyfriend. Crazy story and a really quick read! It's only 369 pages so I was able to start and finish in just a few hours. Highly recommend!

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perfectsinner
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Starting this!

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Wildly_Bookish
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Just finished this book. It wasn't as funny as I would expect something from Tiffany to be, but I think it worked because of the serious subject matter. I just kept picturing my loved ones who have been in similar situations. It's heartbreaking. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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ClairesReads
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This is a fairly wild ride of a memoir that is brutally and specifically honest about the terrible things that addiction drove the author to do. It‘s an interesting story that does it‘s job of making super clear the shocking and destructive nature of drug addiction. I‘d probably have benefited from listening to this a bit more consistently, and from reading the blurb before I picked it up. I was expecting a bit more “high functioning” addict.

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MallenNC
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Mehso-so

I didn‘t enjoy this reading experience, which is probably to be expected when it is about the kinds of things that happen because of drug addiction. I didn‘t find the story to be particularly incredible either. I glad she is doing well now, and the book does give a good picture of desperation but I kept wondering how she could possibly remember all of this in detail. I wanted to learn more about her recovery.

This is my #DoubleSpin for November

Moonprismpower I really liked Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown. It‘s a memoir about an abused, drugs addict who takes a turn for the better. Maybe try that instead? 4y
MallenNC @Moonprismpower Thanks. I will check it out. 4y
TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 4y
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ClairesReads
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New audio for the last few weeks of the school year

Megabooks Good book! 4y
ClairesReads @Megabooks glad to hear that 4y
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ItsAnotherJen
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If you know who Tiffany Jenkins is, if you follow her on Facebook or Instagram, you probably love the woman! She's so funny, and not fake at all. Her videos make you feel better on the worst of days. She's totally relatable.
Her book is crazy. In a good way. Its exactly like she is starring in a role on 'Orange is the New Black' but this is real life events people! All these scenes in the book happened. 😳 I have respect for how far she has come!

JenReadsAlot Great book! 4y
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azulaco
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I'm a fan of Tiffany online. I wish this book had had more back story on her intro to drugs and personal reasons for taking them, as that is one of the things that interests me in addiction memoirs. The flipping back and forth between past and present made the book move, but also added confusion. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was eloquent on the day to day thought processes and actions of a pretty high-functioning addict, which was compelling.

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Soytoosaucy
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WOW. Tiffany‘s memoir was both inspiring, heartbreaking, and hilarious all in one. Her writing is blunt and straightforward, which I really enjoyed. I pictured everything she was narrating. It reminded me so much of Orange is the New Black, but to understand that it‘s a true story blows my mind.

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LilMrmd79
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Have had this on my shelf for a long time now and have really wanted to read it so I‘m finally getting started.

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Soytoosaucy

“I looked up to the ceiling and began laughing, hysterically. I‘ll tell you what—if there is a God, He certainly has a f*****-up sense of humor.”

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Soytoosaucy
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My favorite shirt🤣 I just realized I need more book shirts...

Current Read: High Achiever 👍🏻

KVanRead I love this! 💗 4y
Cosmos_Moon_River Ooo! I want to hear what you think of this book. Addiction has touched my life so much in the last few years by struggling family and friends. My sister was on the news last night (in a positive light) talking about overcoming her struggles. I can‘t help sharing cause I am so proud of her and thankful she is alive... https://fox11online.com/news/local/help-still-available-even-as-opioid-overdoses... 4y
Soytoosaucy @Cosmos_Moon Wow so sorry that addiction has affected you life. I can‘t imagine how tough it is. I watched the link you shared and it is amazing! Congrats to your sister! So far I can‘t even put this book down, IT‘S GOOD. I never personally dealt with addiction but it always interested me how people can overcome it and what got them there in the first place. But I‘ll definitely share my thoughts on the book as I go and after I‘m finished 🤗 (edited) 4y
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Chelsea.Poole
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Tiffany is straightforward and so honest about her life in jail and rehab as a result of drug use and subsequent theft. Details of her life leading up to her arrest come out at the end of the book which I thought was an intriguing way to tell her story. "Orange is the New Black" vibes in the beginning. Also, Tiffany narrates the #audiobook which is so great. At times, it is lol-funny and others heartbreaking.

Cosmos_Moon_River Oooh, cool! This is already on my TBR. Her YouTube videos are hilarious. 4y
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Cinfhen
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#ManicMonday #LetterH
📚High Achiever - really good memoir!
✒️Alice Hoffman
🍿(The) Hangover
🎤Howard Jones
🎼Hotel California https://open.spotify.com/track/40riOy7x9W7GXjyGp4pjAv?si=MCu_rJusQ9K5h8ZCIoy-_g

TrishB Howard Jones 😁 we are for ever the 80s kids!! 4y
Cinfhen I LOVE Howard Jones and Tears For Fears @TrishB #OnceAnEightiesGirlAlwaysAnEightiesGirl 4y
Megabooks I love both those too!! 4y
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JoScho Thanks for playing 💚😊 4y
JaclynW Howard Jones! Hotel California! Yes to both!💕 4y
Cinfhen Howard Jones is so underrated @JaclynW Glad he‘s getting some love today 😁 4y
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Cinfhen
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I realized I never posted my review.
This was such a gripping & compelling read. Tiffany Jenkins presents her story with humor, clarity & honesty which made this unputdownable. Tiffany‘s narration was fantastic! I‘ve read many addicts stories but this one stood out. Reading her entire journey from addict to prisoner to rehab was eye opening and insightful. Highly recommend♥️Go for the audio narration!!!

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Cinfhen
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This memoir has been a great companion today💗Audio is fantastic!!! Even my husband and son were chuckling along 😜Another 🍌👖story #RealLifeIsStrangerThanFiction

MsMelissa Hi Cindy! It‘s Melissa (formerly Melissa_J). After a long Litsy break I‘m back, although I have a new account now. I hope you‘re well 😊 5y
Reviewsbylola Loved this one! Enjoy your day! 5y
JenReadsAlot This book is so good! One of my favorite addiction memoirs ever. 5y
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Buchbeeg Love this book! And Tiffany. Gawd she makes me laugh! Have you seen her videos on FB? 😆 5y
Cinfhen Yay!!!! You‘re back @Book_Fiend_Melissa I missed you!!!!!! I‘m good, thanks for asking ....what have you been reading??? 5y
Cinfhen No @Buchbeeg but I‘m going to check them out...she‘s hilarious!!! I‘m really hooked on her story @JenReadsAlot @Reviewsbylola I think I stacked this book because of your post💜 5y
MsMelissa Thank you! Actually, I‘ve been reading tons! I got way more reading done off Litsy than I did on it 😂 Best book I finished recently was The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel. It was brilliant. 5y
Cinfhen I‘m still trying to get through Wolf Hall @Book_Fiend_Melissa 😂 5y
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cupcakeluther1015
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Amazing story of redemption. Heartbreaking, and tough to read at times, but beautifully written. Helping me understand the mind of someone with addiction. Recovery is possible one-day at a time, and has to be a life long ongoing commitment.

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Aswenson
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Slow month! I thought this quarantine stuff would give me more time to read, but teaching AND homeschool teaching makes for little down time. #botm #swensonreads #swensonreads20

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Aswenson
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I didn‘t realize this was the Juggling the Jenkins gal until near the end of this book. I don‘t really enjoy her as that persona, but this memoir is pretty great. VERY Orange is the New Black, but not as crazy. She narrates and does a great job.

Reagan I had no idea that was the same person! I still want to read this but agree wholeheartedly. Not sure I could do the audiobook. 5y
Aswenson @Reagan if I knew going in it was her I would have passed, but I‘m glad I didn‘t know. Worth a listen! 5y
Suet624 I had no idea! She has been making me laugh so much lately. 5y
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peacegypsy
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An insightful memoir on the hold drugs take. Wow.

Megabooks Totally agree!! 5y
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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Whoa, Jenkins does not sugarcoat. With great detail, sadness, regret, and humor, she divulges what addiction did to her life, and what she did to people she loved and respected. As the daughter of a recovering alcoholic, parts of this absolutely resonated. Addiction is an horrific beast.

Megabooks Fucking fantastic review, Britt! 5y
britt_brooke @Megabooks Thank you, my friend! And thanks a bunch for recommending this! A great read. 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Outstanding review, my Dad was what they called a “functioning” alcoholic.. 5y
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britt_brooke @CoverToCoverGirl Thanks! Yes, my dad was the same, though he‘s lucky he didn‘t lose his job. Thankfully, he‘s now 15 years sober. 5y
JenReadsAlot I loved this and have recommended it to everyone including my clients! 5y
CoverToCoverGirl That‘s wonderful! Here‘s to many, many more sober years! Unfortunately my Dad never became sober and he passed 5 years ago. His alcoholism certainly left a lasting impact on all of us. 5y
britt_brooke @CoverToCoverGirl 😔 That sucks so bad. ((hugs)) It took my dad‘s brother when he was only 48. It‘s devastating. 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Thanks! It does, but life does go on. Hugs to you too. 5y
Kalalalatja I work with teenagers (age 14-18) with addiction problems, and I‘m horrified by how deeply drugs or alcohol are affecting their lives already. It truly is a monster 5y
Reviewsbylola I loved that she was so blunt. It had a huge impact on her story. 5y
britt_brooke @Reviewsbylola Completely agree! 5y
britt_brooke @Kalalalatja Oh goodness. Thank for what you do! It‘s so scary. And sad. 5y
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Megabooks
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So I got a non-poop-covered kindle copy. 😒

This book is a fascinating, quick read. I usually switch back and forth between books, but like @Reviewsbylola & @guinsgirlreads I just couldn‘t put it down. (Other than to sleep, lol.)

Tiffany lays out the story of her arrest, addiction to OxyContin and recovery in a plainspoken, compelling way. A must-read for memoir fans and those interested in addiction and recovery. TW for graphic drug use.

britt_brooke High praise from trusted Littens! #stacked (edited) 5y
Megabooks @britt_brooke I think you‘ll enjoy it and fly though it too! 5y
Cinfhen I‘ve seen this title before and wondered.... you‘ve convinced me to pick it up 5y
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Megabooks @Cinfhen awesome!! 👍🏻👍🏻 5y
jlabombard10315 This is in my holds on Libby and I can't wait for it! 5y
Megabooks @jlabombard10315 I hope you enjoy it!! 5y
WorldsOkayestStepMom I follow her on Facebook and she puts out quality content! The page is titled Juggling the Jenkins. 5y
Megabooks @WorldsOkayestStepMom it said in the author info that she had a blog by that name. I‘ll have to check it out. I‘m not on fb. Thanks!!! (edited) 5y
britt_brooke @Megabooks My library has the audio available, so I‘ll probably start it today! 5y
Megabooks @britt_brooke Fantastic! I think @Reviewsbylola read the audiobook. 5y
Reviewsbylola Yes, I really enjoyed the audio. I follow Tiffany on FB and she has some hilarious videos, so it was cool to hear her tell her own story. @britt_brooke @Megabooks 5y
Reviewsbylola I‘m so glad you liked this one Meg! I read a few one star reviews on GR that took Tiffany to task for being narcissistic and only focusing on her addiction and not what came after. Which I thought was a bit ridiculous as 1. One of the major issues of drug addiction is that you think only of yourself. That high is all you can think of and you‘ll do anything to get it. I found her really authentic in that way actually and 2. The book was about her 5y
Reviewsbylola addiction, not what came after. Why would they expect a widened scope? 5y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola totally agree on point 1 and 2. Plus, when I‘m looking at a memoir like this, I‘m looking for it to be readable and interesting. It totally delivered on those two points as well. 5y
Reviewsbylola Yup, it def did! 5y
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guinsgirlreads
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A good glimpse at the life of an addiction and the things they‘ll ruin to get what they need. Unbelievable some of the things she did! Good flow to her writing, I flew through this!

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Megabooks
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So I ordered this book on the recommendation of @Reviewsbylola and it came from amazon with poop on it. Seriously, you look at this spot in person, and you can tell. I‘m a vet. I know poop.

So I call CS. The guy cracked up! He said he had never heard that. So I wanted to exchange it for the ebook. He said I couldn‘t do that, but a replacement is coming Friday. AND they want the poop-stained one back. 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously y‘all I can‘t.

julesG Sorry for getting such a crap copy 😉, but 😂😂😂 5y
Enchanted_Bibliophile 🤣 I'm curious to know what they will do with the poop copy? 💩 5y
Megabooks @julesG Lolololol!!! 🤣 5y
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Megabooks @Enchanted_Bibliophile no clue! Hopefully dispose of it and NOT sell it to someone else!! 🤢 5y
Enchanted_Bibliophile I have a feeling someone else might receive a poop copy 🤔 5y
rockpools Eeeuuuw! 5y
Megabooks @Enchanted_Bibliophile that‘s what I‘m afraid of! If I had access, I‘d return it in a biohazard bag! Ewwww 5y
Megabooks @RachelO totally gross, right? (edited) 5y
Enchanted_Bibliophile Maybe write a sticky note and place it in the book. So the next person will know that there where a complaint before ? 5y
Bookwormjillk Was it a used copy? 5y
CaroPi That sounds terrible. Thank God they have good costumer service 5y
Hestapleton 🤢🤢 5y
Crazeedi @Megabooks. @Enchanted_Bibliophile has a good idea, I'd leave a note in it! They'll pay for the postage correct? That's so crazy!! 5y
Headinherbooks_27 Gross but funny 🤣 5y
Mrs_B Ew, so grim. But funny! 5y
ljuliel I was in a book group many years ago that is now defunct. There was a lady in there that refused to check out library books or read used books due to the germs that may be on them. This is a little gross, but I remembered this statistic , and just looked it up again to make sure I was right. 😱94% of money 💵 has “fecal material” on it. Transfer that figure to used or library books. 🤢 5y
Mdargusch That is frightening! 🙈🙊 5y
Megabooks @Enchanted_Bibliophile that‘s a good idea! 5y
Megabooks @Bookwormjillk New. It was not supposed to be used. 5y
Megabooks @CaroPi Yes! It was really smooth. 5y
Megabooks @Hestapleton definitely 🤢 5y
Megabooks @Crazeedi they are paying postage, but I have to take it to the ups store. 5y
Megabooks @nu-bibliophile it is kind of funny!! 🤣 I don‘t worry about animal poop so much because diseases/parasites don‘t transfer well between species, but human poop is gross!!!! 5y
Megabooks @Mrs_B a little 🤢, a little 🤣🤣 5y
Megabooks @ljuliel that‘s why I‘m not a fan of used books and usually use my library‘s e-loan services. I don‘t mind scratch and dent or bargain new copies though. 5y
Megabooks @Mdargusch yeah. I mean I know from reading on the clock that bathroom breaks are hard in the Amazon warehouse, which is why I think it could really be poop. 5y
Lauredhel Is that poop or is it bedbug muck? Is be much more worried about the latter! 5y
Crazeedi @Megabooks I never read in the bathroom, my books never enter that room!! 5y
Megabooks @Lauredhel I hadn‘t even thought of that. We don‘t usually get them in small towns. Gross! 5y
Lauredhel @Megabooks hard to tell in a photo but it looks a lot like it... Google 5y
Megabooks @Crazeedi I don‘t take books in the bathroom either!!! I listen to audiobooks in the shower, but that‘s it. 5y
Megabooks @Lauredhel i looked at some pictures, and I don‘t think it‘s bedbug poop, but thank you for having me look into it. I do not want those in my house!! 5y
youneverarrived Omg how 😂🤢🤢 5y
Megabooks @youneverarrived totally disgusting!! 5y
LeahBergen Blergh! I wonder if it‘s rat feces from the warehouse?? 🤢🤢 5y
BarbaraBB The way you wrote it down 😀. You should be an author! 5y
Alora Omg 😳🤢 5y
DGRachel Gross. And you know they‘ll send that book out to someone else. 🤢 5y
Megabooks @LeahBergen I wonder if it‘s human from the diapers some of them wear on the floor. 😫 5y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB thanks!! I need to keep a dream journal. I have very book-like dreams that are way more interesting than my real life! 😂😂 5y
Megabooks @Alora totally gross! 5y
Megabooks @DGRachel I hate that! I really do. If I had a biohazard bag, I‘d send it in that! 5y
Reviewsbylola Wtffffffff 🤮🤮 5y
Reviewsbylola And why in the world would they make you ship it back?!?! 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Holy crap! How could that even happen? Did the person packaging your book not have a nose? .. or eyes?! 🤢🤮 5y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola rigghhhhttt??? 🤢🤢 5y
Megabooks @CoverToCoverGirl totally gross, I know!! I‘m worried the person who packaged it got it on there. 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Eeeewwww! 5y
Leftcoastzen Omg!Remember bathroom book episode of Seinfeld?Saw someone ordered diapers from the “open carton” division of Amazon.( did not know that existed)and order was filled with dirty diapers. 5y
Megabooks @Leftcoastzen no I don‘t, but I do remember that option with early Amazon!! 5y
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guinsgirlreads
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Starting this one finally! My friend @BibliophileLibrarian recommended it to me weeks back❣️!

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Lgv97
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Wow. What an incredible story! I laughed, I cried, and I was deeply moved throughout this inspiring memoir by Tiffany Jenkins. Adding this one to my list of all time favorite books!

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Buchbeeg
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I really liked this book, though admittedly I am biased after watching her videos on FB and seeing her live.
This book gets awkward, and not just like weird mom awkward. Like it talks about doing things that just make you cringe. It is, at times, difficult to read. And a few times I had to put it down and do something else before I could go back. But her story is amazing, her voice is funny, and it is well worth the journey of reading it.

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"I didn't want her to let go. She did anyway."

Had to set the book down for a minute and compose myself.

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Buchbeeg
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Started this book back in June and misplaced it! Super excited to find it and get back into it. I'm only about 60 pages but I just adore her and having watched her videos I can hear her voice as I'm reading.

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Emhill
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Coffee and starting Tiffany Jenkins book! Pretty excited for this one ❤️

JenReadsAlot I loved this one! 5y
Emhill It was sooooo good ❤️ 5y
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caitlynmhastert
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November 2019 - Book 1

LitsyWelcomeWagon Welcome to Litsy! Here are links to #Litsytips: http://bit.ly/litsytips and #LitsyHowTo videos: https://goo.gl/UrCpoU. There‘s lots of fun things to do: book exchanges, buddy reads, photo challenges and more! #LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 5y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🥳 5y
RaimeyGallant Welcome! 5y
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nelehelen
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3.5/5
Raw and uncomfortable, this memoir is about an addict and the lengths she went to in order to feed her addiction. I blew through this since her story captivated me. However, while I appreciated and applauded the author‘s honesty, I just didn‘t love the entitlement in her tone. I also wanted a bit more about her and what led to her becoming an addict. Without that, I felt I couldn‘t relate to her as much.

#Booked2019

nelehelen @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft this one is for the “Book about Addiction” prompt! 5y
Cinfhen Great review and lovely photo. I‘m intrigued by this one ☝🏾 thanks for sharing 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great pick! ♥️👊🏻📚 5y
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ambam1987
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an up-close and incredibly raw glimpse into an addict‘s life. Highly recommend this.

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peaKnit
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Tired this little sweetie pie out on a good walk and now enjoying some quiet time.

JenReadsAlot Cute. I really liked that book. 5y
peaKnit @JenReadsAlot I‘m really enjoying it, quick read. A little cringe-y thinking of hail being like this sometimes:( 5y
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darklydreaming
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If you are familiar with the social media star “Juggling the Jenkins” you will love this true, raw book detailing her incredible journey. If you haven‘t heard of her, I urge you to look her up! She is hilarious and real in everything she posts.

This quote sums it up. Way to go, Tiffany!! 👏❤️ Thank you for sharing your story.

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SassyPants617
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Read this in less than 24 hours. If pesky things like work and sleep didn‘t get in the way, I would have finished in one sitting. I couldn‘t put this down. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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JesseConley
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Wow so good so far. 😱😍😭📚

Heart Breaking and Amazing. What a story about addiction and recovery. WOW

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Frecks-Booklover4life
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This one via audible. I laughed and scoffed and rooted for her! When I bought the book , I didn‘t realize I was already familiar with the author. I‘ve been following her on social media for awhile now. She‘s had quite the come up!

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JenReadsAlot
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This was so good! Amazing journey through addiction to recovery!

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JenReadsAlot
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Waiting to see Tiffany - Loving her stage decor!